Jiuxi

Chapter 39 039 [Momentary Thoughts]

Guangling, Dongcheng Villa.

When Lu Chen came over with snacks as usual, Lin Xi was sitting in front of the bay window, looking at the greenery in the courtyard in a daze.

After knowing each other for nearly a month, Lu Chen gradually understood her temperament. No matter who she was, she would not be overly enthusiastic about anyone, and of course she would not be rude.

Calm and content at all times, self-sufficient, this is probably the most appropriate portrayal of her.

However, being taciturn is not dull. Lu Chen vaguely felt that Lin Xi had a strong heart and a set of self-consistent logic that allowed her to calmly face the turbulent world.

It was naturally a little abnormal to see her like this even though she knew he was coming in, but she still didn't break away from her thoughts.

Lu Chen put the snacks on the table, walked to her side and asked, "What is senior sister thinking about?"

Lin Xi turned to look at him and said softly: "I'm thinking about the war in the north."

The news that the Northern Yan army was heading towards the northern border of Huaizhou had already reached Guangling. During this period, the atmosphere in Fucheng and the counties below was somewhat tense.

Some older people will naturally recall the tragedy of that year.

After the fall of Heluo and the death of the late emperor, the royal family and dignitaries of the Qi Dynasty fled southward in panic, and the Jing Dynasty army once invaded Huaizhou.

In that brutal Huaizhou offensive and defensive battle, Guangling City was also attacked by Jing's army, and traces of the original attack can still be seen in some places on the city wall.

But Lu Chen really didn't expect that Lin Xi would be so concerned about the war situation at the border.

He simply did not mention martial arts training, took a chair and sat down not far away, and said smoothly: "In fact, this war is unavoidable. Regardless of the Huaizhou Governor's Mansion, the Puppet Yan or the Jing Dynasty, there are things that have to be fought. reason."

Lin Xi looked at him curiously and asked, "Why?"

"If Jing Dynasty wants to dominate the world, it will definitely use the opportunity to attack Huaizhou to drive the Puppet Yan and Daqi to fight. This is the most cost-effective method. Of course, the Puppet Yan will not be willing to be Jing Dynasty's puppet all the time, but it will not be conquered for a day Huaizhou is always under attack from Jing Dynasty and Da Qi. I don't know the specific situation of the coalition forces in the north, but I can imagine that they cannot be absolutely sincere and united, so they must have their own plans."

Lu Chen spoke calmly and calmly.

During this period, in addition to following Lin Xi to practice the Mysterious Sutra, he also learned about the current world situation through various channels.

Although he was still unfamiliar with the Zhao and Dai kingdoms among the three northern kingdoms at that time, and he was also unclear about the entanglements between the Seven Tribes of Shazhou and the Qi Dynasty, Lu Chen had at least understood the conflicts between the Jing Dynasty, Northern Yan, and Southern Qi in the past ten years. Conflict and coexistence.

Lin Xi simply turned around, with a brighter look in his eyes, and asked: "Why does the Huaizhou Governor's Office want to fight? My father once said that although Southern Qi is not weak, it definitely has no determination to go to the Northern Expedition, because most of the people who support the emperor are For the wealthy local families in the south, the Northern Expedition will be harmful rather than beneficial."

It seems that No. 1 on the martial arts list really has the idea of ​​​​doing something big, but you don't need to think carefully to know how difficult it is.

Not to mention that the Seven Star Gang has thousands of members. Without correct and extreme planning and unexpected luck, even doubling the number will be useless.

He sighed secretly in his heart and said calmly: "The military generals have basically experienced the humiliation 13 years ago, such as Governor Xiao of Huaizhou and Governor Li of Jingzhou. Naturally, they are not willing to look north to their homeland for the rest of their lives. About the Northern Expedition It is true that there will be many constraints in the DPRK, but those people are also inseparable from the military generals, because only they can guard the border and maintain peace in the fertile land south of the Yangtze River."

Lin Xi nodded and said: "I understand, this is what the play says about the emperor's fate."

"Senior sister is smart."

Lu Chen praised with a smile, and then corrected: "There are still some differences. Take the Huaizhou Governor's Mansion as an example. Without the support of the imperial court in the rear, the soldiers, food, grass and military pay would not be sustainable. Huaizhou alone can It cannot afford to raise [-] elite troops. The imperial court needs the service of the border army, and the border army also needs the support of the imperial court. Therefore, the border army cannot initiate a war without the permission of the imperial court. But if the offensive is launched from the north like now, the governor's office will definitely We are already ready for battle."

Lin Xi thought for a while and suddenly said: "As long as the Huaizhou Governor's Office can win, more people will support the Northern Expedition?"

"It's possible, but..."

Lu Chen hesitated to speak, but finally shook his head slightly and said, "I'm not optimistic about it."

Lin Xi was not sure whether what he said was correct, but he could probably feel that this junior brother had a clear understanding of the current situation. What was even more rare was that his statement was easy to understand.

She thought of the way the counselors around her father, Yun Shanwu Zhao, spoke, and couldn't help but make a comparison in her mind, and then her eyes became softer when she looked at Lu Chen.

"Sister?"

"Uh...then from the perspective of junior brother, what will be the final outcome of this battle?"

"I think the Daqi border army will win."

"But Jingchao's army is very strong." Lin Xi said this not out of fear, but because she had real experience.

Last spring in Xiongshan City north of the Jinghe River, she and Tao Baochun and others set up an ambush to kill Mo Shanke, a close aide of the Jing Dynasty commander Qing Yugong. The process was not difficult to say, but the soldiers sent by Qing Yugong to protect Mo Shanke were too He was so fierce and left a deep impression on her.There was obviously a huge gap in martial arts between the two sides, but the ten veterans of the Jing Dynasty went to die one after another, and no one was timid.

The cruelty of the situation at that time was still fresh in Lin Xi's memory. No wonder the Jing Dynasty's army was so powerful in those years that no one could stop Yang Guangyuan after his unjust death.

The ambush in the valley near Qi Yan not long ago was in stark contrast.

After she forcibly killed the Li family and his son, the three hundred Beiyan cavalry were demoralized and their morale was shaken.

Lu Chen heard the words and explained: "The Jing Dynasty's military strength is indeed very strong, but this battle will definitely be dominated by the Puppet Yan army. As mentioned before, the Jing Dynasty needs to consume the Puppet Yan's strength through war to prevent it from declining over time. And out of control. In the case where there is no obvious gap in Qi Yan's strength, the attacker will inevitably pay a greater price, and Puppet Yan may not be able to bear this loss."

Lin Xi thought carefully and said with relief: "The defenders of Huaizhou are waiting for work, and the Yan State and the Jing Dynasty have their own evil intentions. With one going down and the other going up, it is not difficult to predict the outcome. Is this what you mean, junior brother?"

"Yes." Lu Chen smiled slightly and added, "But the situation on the battlefield is unpredictable. Sometimes a small mistake can cause the balance of victory and defeat to shift, so I am just speculating."

Looking at his calm expression, a thought suddenly came to Lin Xi's mind: If the junior brother could get real training, he would definitely be able to help his father, but I wonder if he would be willing to stay in the mountains for a while?
However, she didn't know that Lu Chen was extremely sensitive to certain feelings. If the person sitting in front of him wasn't his senior sister, he might have put on a defensive posture.

"Senior sister, why do I feel that you look at me as if you are looking at a prey?"

He said with a smile, still using a joking tone.

"How could..." Lin Xi was vague for the first time, and then quickly changed the subject and asked, "What are junior brothers going to do in the future?"

Lu Chen could probably guess what she was thinking. After all, he knew that she had an identity as a Bodhisattva Man, and he also knew that the Seven Star Gang was planning something.

He originally wanted to make a joke, but seeing Lin Xi's ears turn slightly red for the first time, he replied: "Slowly learn how to do business, and take over the family business in the future."

Lin Xi couldn't say what he said after that, because the Lu family was deeply indebted to the Seven Star Gang, and Lu Tong was nearly [-] years old and had only one son. How could they let him live thousands of miles away from home and live a life of licking blood in the wilderness?
How could she say this?
If you forcefully drag him into that kind of danger because of the small merit of teaching him martial arts, such an act is really not worthy of the word moral.

Although she felt it was a pity, Lin Xi quickly put that thought behind her, cheered up and said, "Junior brother, you have already had your first glimpse of the threshold of the Mysterious Sutra. The next step will depend more on your own understanding. From today on, I started to teach you the external skills."

"I'm sorry, Senior Sister."

Lu Chen could naturally understand the reason for her change in expression, so the smile in his eyes grew stronger.

In the evening, when he came out of the courtyard, Li Chengen was already waiting in the alley.

"Master, I have discovered something."

This sentence made Lu Chen look solemn and said softly: "Talking while walking."

Li Chengen said: "Gu Junye's whereabouts are very regular, basically running between the Gu family and the shops. After the governor Shi was captured by the Sutra Weaving Department some time ago, the Gu family kept a low profile, but Gu Junye himself did not seem to be affected. I have seen from It was difficult to find any clues on his body, so he asked his brothers to keep an eye on his close followers, and found that one of them had been to Chunmanlou twice recently, and he went there in a slight disguise."

"Chun Manlou?" Lu Chen was slightly puzzled.

Li Chengen coughed lightly and lowered his voice: "That's a famous brothel in the city."

"I see."

Lu Chen's tone was calm, but he turned his head and looked at Li Chengen, a smile gradually appeared on his face.

Li Chengen subconsciously refused: "Master, I promised my master not to go to that kind of place."

Lu Chen raised his hand and patted his shoulder and said, "I'm just going to have a few drinks and listen to some music. Don't be nervous. Don't worry, I'll be responsible for all the expenses."

"Is this a matter of money?"

Li Chengen didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and then he said to General Yijun: "Young master is nineteen this year, so you can actually go and see it. As long as you don't use the real seal, I don't think I will blame you."

Lu Chen smiled and said, "The name Chunmanlou doesn't sound good, so I won't go."

Li Chengen was doubtful and was about to reluctantly agree when he heard Lu Chen say: "It's just a joke. You can't go by yourself. Find some brothers who are smart and smart."

Li Chengen's heart trembled, and he quickly understood and responded: "Yes."

Lu Chen suppressed his smile and said slowly: "Let them find out who Gu Junye's long follower has seen in Chunmanlou, and remember not to alert others. I always feel that this matter is a little off track, and there may be an unexpected surprise."

Li Chengen said seriously: "Don't worry, young master, I know what to do."

(End of this chapter)